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Atlanta born · Def Comedy Jam alum
Chris Tucker
Stand-up comedian · Netflix special Chris Tucker Live (2015) · Friday · Rush Hour
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Who is Chris Tucker?
Chris Tucker (born Christopher Tucker on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is 55. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia, did impressions of Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson at Columbia High School, and worked Atlanta comedy clubs before moving to Los Angeles in 1990. In 1992 he became a frequent performer on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, which led to Friday (1995), The Fifth Element (1997) and the Rush Hour films with Jackie Chan. He went back to stand-up in 2011, and Netflix released his special Chris Tucker Live in 2015. He still tours theaters and casinos, with dates booked into 2027. His comedy influences are Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Live Nation · Ticketmaster · Wikimedia Commons (photo)
Stand-up timeline
- 1971Born August 31 in Atlanta; grows up in Decatur, Georgia
- 1990Moves from the Atlanta clubs to Los Angeles
- 1992Frequent performer on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam
- 1995Breakout film role as Smokey in Friday
- 1998–2007Rush Hour trilogy with Jackie Chan
- 2011Returns to stand-up comedy
- 2015Netflix special Chris Tucker Live
- 2026–27Theater and casino dates, including a Wynn Las Vegas run in January 2027
Podcast & show guest appearances
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Chris Tucker stand-up
Def Comedy Jam
He was a frequent stand-up on the HBO series from 1992, and it was the start of his career on screen.
Chris Tucker Live (2015)
His stand-up special, a Netflix exclusive.
On the road
Recent and upcoming dates include casino and theater shows in California, Washington, Texas and a three-night run at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas (dates below).
Not on this page
His film career (Friday, The Fifth Element, Jackie Brown, Rush Hour 1–3, Silver Linings Playbook, Air) is listed in full on Wikipedia.
People
- Richard Pryor, one of his two biggest comedy influences
- Eddie Murphy, his other big influence
- Jackie Chan, his Rush Hour co-star and friend
- Ice Cube, his Friday co-star
- Michael Jackson, a close friend he often impersonates on stage
Places
- Atlanta (born; first comedy clubs)
- Decatur, Georgia (grew up; Columbia High School)
- Los Angeles (moved 1990)
- Las Vegas and Atlanta (splits his time with LA)
Specials, albums & books
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- Chris Tucker Live (stand-up special, 2015, Netflix) · source: Wikipedia · streaming only, so no store link
Chris Tucker tour dates
Upcoming stand-up dates, checked October 18, 2026. Tickets are sold through the venues, Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Rancho Mirage, CA · The Show at Agua Caliente Casino · 8:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Shelton, WA · Skookum Creek Event Center
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Sugar Land, TX · Smart Financial Centre
- Fri–Sun, Jan 15–17, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV · Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas · “Chris Tucker Live!”
Sources: Live Nation (Rancho Mirage, Las Vegas), Ticketmaster (Rancho Mirage, 8:00 PM), and the tour list on his official site, christucker.com (Shelton, Sugar Land; that site blocks our link checker, so it is not linked).
Chris Tucker FAQ
How old is Chris Tucker?
Chris Tucker is 55 (as of October 2026). He was born on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia. Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata.
Is Chris Tucker on tour?
Yes. Upcoming dates include Rancho Mirage, CA (Nov 7, 2026), Shelton, WA (Nov 14), Sugar Land, TX (Dec 5) and the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas (Jan 15–17, 2027). See Live Nation for tickets.
Does Chris Tucker have a stand-up special?
Yes: Chris Tucker Live, released on Netflix in 2015.
How did Chris Tucker get started?
In Atlanta comedy clubs, then in Los Angeles from 1990. In 1992 he became a frequent performer on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam.
Where is Chris Tucker from?
Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in nearby Decatur.
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